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KnuEdge and UC San Diego Announce New Academic Workshop on Heterogeneous Neural Networks

KnuEdge and Calit2 workshop to focus on development of next-generation computing architectures to power machine learning.

‘Dante’ Pizza Oven Fires Up at Faculty Club’s New Lounge

With the turn of a dial, “Dante” is alight, a ring of flames burning at 600 degrees. The new Neapolitan brick pizza oven at the UC San Diego Faculty Club is the centerpiece of a revamped contemporary lounge designed to host departmental gatherings, conferences, private parties and more. The campus community is invited to join in happy hour from 4-7 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday this fall quarter.

UC San Diego Students and Alumni Win San Diego “Zoohackathon”

Over the weekend, a small group of programmers participating in the inaugural Zoohackathon had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and see firsthand some of the species the San Diego Zoo Global has rescued from illegal wildlife trade.

UC San Diego Vehicles Make a ‘Green’ Oil Change

UC San Diego Fleet Services is replacing the motor oil in its vehicles with a greener alternative – bio-based motor oil made from plants. The new green transportation demonstration project is part of a larger commitment to advance sustainable principles throughout campus.

UC San Diego’s Division of Arts and Humanities Wins Its Largest Foundation Grant

The University of California San Diego’s Division of Arts and Humanities took a leading role to secure a $2.59 million grant award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The award supports a joint program with the San Diego Community College District (SDDCD) that helps humanities transfer students transition to UC San Diego—a top 10 public university. According to Dean Cristina Della Coletta, it is the largest foundation award the division has received in support of the humanities.

UC San Diego Organizes Second Annual Global Empowerment Summit

The University of California San Diego is organizing the 2016 Global Empowerment Summit jointly with the nonprofit Alliance4Empowerment to share best practices, connect, brainstorm and come up with solutions for social impact and innovation.